profligate

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(prof-li-gate) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. recklessly wasteful or extravagant.

Example Sentence

The profligate spender was soon penniless.

More Example Sentences

Profligate use of resources can hurt the environment.

Synonyms

wasteful; extravagant; spendthrift

Antonyms

thrifty; frugal; economical

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Rhymes

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